Comprehension quiz

Booking a Restaurant Table

Listen to the lesson carefully, then answer 10 comprehension questions. Pick one option per question.

Question 1What is the main purpose of the woman's call to the restaurant?

To reserve a table for Saturday night To order food for home delivery To complain about the service To ask about the menu prices

Question 2At what time is the table finally booked?

Seven o'clock Seven thirty Eight o'clock Eight thirty

Question 3What is the correct spelling of the customer's surname?

Collins Colins Collings Collens

Question 4How many people will be in the woman's party in total?

Four Six Eight Two

Question 5Where does the woman want the table to be?

Out on the terrace Near the kitchen By the window Indoors

Question 6What extra item does the woman request for the baby?

A children's menu A separate table A high chair A birthday cake

Question 7What time would the woman ideally like the table to be ready?

Seven o'clock Seven thirty Eight o'clock Six thirty

Question 8Which question is closest in meaning to "How many people will be in your party"?

How many tables do you need Who is hosting the event What time will your friends arrive How many guests are coming with you

Question 9What can be inferred about the restaurant on Saturday night?

It is closed for a private event It is busy enough that seven thirty is unavailable It only accepts large groups It offers free high chairs

Question 10How does the woman react when told seven thirty is not possible?

She cancels the booking completely She asks to speak to the manager She insists on keeping seven thirty She accepts eight o'clock without complaint